Discover Top Documentary DPs in Paterson, New Jersey, USA

Hello! I'm a freelance video Producer/Editor based in Washington, DC. Most recently I was a Producer/Editor with National Geographic creating short-form documentaries for several National Geographic platforms. My work has been recognized by the National Magazine Awards, the White House News Photographers Association and the Society for News Design. In addition to National Geographic, I've also produced videos for CNN.com, Special Olympics International and LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph. I love telling stories about conservation, underrepresented communities and science, but am always ready to try something new. I am available for producing, shooting and editing projects both domestic and international.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Robin Cloud is a New York City-based comedian, writer, and director. She is the former host of BK Live, a daily show that showcases Brooklyn’s art, culture, and political scenes. She has been featured in Diva Magazine, GO magazine’s “Top 100 Women We Love,” Time Out New York’s “Quote of the Week”, and the Washington Post. Robin graduated cum laude from Howard University's School of Communications where she studied film under Haile Gerima. In addition, she has studied cinematography at the School of Visual Arts. Her first narrative short, Out Again, was executive produced by Refinery29 as part of their New Fronts Director Series and will be released in the Spring of 2017. Robin owns a Sony FS5 and has working knowledge of the Cannon C100 & C300.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Chris Manley studied anthropology and theater in college. He views anthropology as the study of the human condition from the outside and theater as that study from within. After college Chris became enamored with the way a camera could tell a story and highlight specific aspects of life. He has always enjoyed a lighter take on life. He leans toward finding the comedy in existence. He started out his visual storytelling career as a writer and performer. He then began learning how to shoot and edit and started his own production company, Bankrukt Productions, specializing in comedic storytelling. Bankrukt recently completed a feature-length film that combines documentary and narrative storytelling. Chris is excited about projects that highlight similarities across cultures.

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a Video Producer/Director/Cinematographer/Editor/Colorist. Although I wear many hats, my attention to detail and quality of work always reflects my best. I have worked as a Content Creator and Preditor for Companies such as; Pearson, AOL, PwC, Sony Music, Atlantic Records, Monster Products and many more. As a Content Creator, using my eye for stunning visuals, bold approach and my off kilter sense of humor, I have created several viral videos that have worked for brands to help engage their audience socially. I live for the art of creating video and their is nothing else that I love more. I thrive off of feedback, working with others and most of all, watching a video I've created spread the Internet like wildfire. If you are looking to engage your audience, I'm your guy!

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am an award-winning NYC-based Video Editor with a strong background in motion graphics and post-production. I have over two decades of experience in several formats, genres and styles - from TV Promos, PSA’s, and commercials to corporate videos and documentaries. Since the beginning of my career at MTV in Brazil, I learned how much I love to collaborate and be part of inspiring and challenging projects. Going to art school made me see the world in a more creative way and led me to love movies. I love storytelling, both fictional and non-fictional. I bring a creative and sophisticated eye to all my work and pay extreme attention to detail, making sure that the core creative concept of the job will always be held sacred.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hi! My name is Zeshawn. I'm a nonfiction filmmaker- with a background in directing, producing and editing. My feature length film, TWO GODS, was supported and funded by ITVS, Sundance Institute and Ford Foundation and was broadcast nationwide on Independent Lens on PBS. In addition, the film was screened in theaters across the US, named a critics pick by the New York Times and nominated for a Cinema Eye Spotlight Award. I work as a member of Meerkat Media Cooperative, a group of nonfiction filmmakers based in Brooklyn. I've worked as an editor and producer for clients such as Nike, Sesame Street, Audible, SFMoMA, Google, Art21, and Tribeca Films. I love building character stories driven by a strong visual approach.

• Video Editor - News
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Andrew Stehney Vargas is a bilingual (eng-span) writer, director, producer and photographer. A graduate of the International Film and Television School (EICTV) in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba, his award-winning short films have been featured at film festivals across the U.S., Latin America and Europe. He honed his skills as a video and feature documentary producer with Philadelphia-based Media in Neighborhoods Group, where he developed content for non-profit and corporate clients with a focus on social justice. As a staff writer for Remezcla, he published daily articles covering diverse topics related to Latino culture, and his freelance writing has been published in Indiewire, MTV World, Papercut, Den of Geek and La Respuesta.

• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Hello there, my name is Krysti Sabins and I am a photographer, videographer, and all around explorer. I have always been interested in sharing unique perspectives and causes I am passionate about. On my own, I began a YouTube video series entitled "Unboring Exploring" with the intention of sharing my hiking and outdoor adventures with friends, family, and beyond. The series allows me to share my experiences so others can appreciate what I personally find important while becoming more aware of the natural world. I was recently successful in funding a Kickstarter for the series, raising money for new camera equipment. I am not afraid to experiment with new technologies or up and coming social media sites in order to promote my materials.

• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer

An Italian cinematographer with a fiery passion for stories with an intimate tone and a social impact, Ludovica Isidori holds an MA in Cinema and Television studies from IULM, Milano and a MFA in Cinematography from the American Film Institute. Before moving to the US, she trained under the fashion photographer Gianguido Rossi, while also working for the photography curator Francesco Zanot. Since working as cinematographer in the US, her work has been screened at SXSW, Tiff, Cannes and many other festivals. While her true love is independent cinema, Ludovica truly enjoy working in the documentary space - for example, with her collaboration for ABC Soul of a Nation - while keep shooting commercial projects for several brands.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Digital Content Creator
• Creative Director

Focus One Films Inc. is a multimedia production company operating globally out of Toronto, Canada. We offer a full-service media company specializing in video production and animation. By combining cutting-edge promotional media with competitive pricing, we offer our clients the most effective tools of communication. Our services include promotional films, documentaries, dinner videos, educational videos, 3D animation, 2D cartooning, motion comics, motion graphics, aerial drone footage, broadcast commercials, tribute films and live event production. Our animators will bring your project to life with visual effects, CGI and animation technologies. Focus One Films Inc. has created many presentations for a myriad of organizations and institutions across the world.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Isabel is a Cinematographer/Photographer from Spain based in NY. Through a very cinematic view, I've worked in many shortfilms, music videos and experimental type videos; willing to learn and give my best through every shoot. Some of my latest jobs include working for the Empire State Building, a music video for Molchat Doma, or the preparation of my first feature film as a DP to be shot next year. Apart from that, photography wise, I've done many solo exhibits and have many photos in a Vogue Italia portfolio. Moreover, I've also been working for over a year as a gaffer and 1st AC, and feel comfortable in any camera or G&E job. I have been coloring everything I have shot for the last 3 years.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

Cory Green is an NYC Based cinematographer with 10 plus years of experience in production. The Full Sail University graduate has shot and edited several award-winning shorts, docs, feature films, and music videos. Most recently winning an International Film and Television Award for his short doc "Pheel the Love" by Sports Illustrated. He has also lent his shooting talents to HBO's Emmy award-winning sports doc-series "24/7" and "Road To". Along with HBO, Cory has worked for ESPN's "Around the Horn", MTV's "MADE", Cartoon Network, Entertainment Weekly, People, Fortune, Entertainment Tonight, A&E and NBC News. His most recent feature as director of photography was the horror film "Guys at Parties Like It" and recently lensed Doug Bollinger's psychological thriller "Rock, Paper, Scissors".

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Gaffer

Ricardo Cortez is a photographer and filmmaker. Originally from San Antonio, TX, Ricardo moved to New York to specialize in documentary production and is currently working as a freelance Associate Producer, Production Assistant and Researcher. Ricardo has worked for companies like The Marketing Arm, PBS, and Great Big Story helping to create bespoke video content in both the branded and editorial space in English and Spanish. Ricardo has worked on a diverse range of topics from discovering under-discovered cultural traditions to shining a spotlight on individuals fighting for the environment. Based in Manhattan, Ricardo is available for collaboration with editorial publications, non-profits and local projects. Check out his latest work at www.ricardojcortez.com

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Assistant
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP

Over the past two years I have worked to establish a modern creative agency, Mor11, that is dedicated to creating genuine experiences across digital platforms. The development of this company has allowed me to combine my passion for detail and complex problem solving learned during my time spent as a Microbiologist with my never ending yearn to create through artistic endeavors. I base my work and life around the idea that strong logic and creativity can exist simultaneously. Disciplined logic allows me to identify and assess potential improvements while creativity is the means by which I can freely explore the possibilities. I wish to assist others through complex problem solving in creative ways and laugh a lot while doing it

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - Commercial

Justin is an independent film director and editor who's worked in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America on an array of documentary and narrative film projects. He has worked with Emmy and Oscar nominated Directors and Producers including Jon Alpert, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Tony Gerber, Matthew O'Neill, and Maxim Pozdorovkin. These featured projects include Rock & A Hard Place and The Notorious Mr. Bout among others. He's currently finishing principle photography on his first documentary, Frames of Reference, a multi-continental effort that explores localized education across the globe. Justin is also currently directing a short narrative, Prologue, and an internet documentary series.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

Katherine Filaseta is an emerging filmmaker originally from South Carolina. While at Washington University in St. Louis, Katherine acted in a few student films and researched tropes of globalization in Bollywood. After graduating with a degree in International Studies, Katherine limited her involvement in film to reviewing films on her feminist blog ("Complaining About Things I Like") and podcast ("Filmi Talks"), while studying Hindi in India and teaching children performing arts. Realizing that teaching was not her true passion, she decided to enroll in a short filmmaking course at the New York Film Academy. Katherine hopes to add to her current portfolio by showcasing her ability to use the overlap of fiction, music, and visuals to tell stories with a true purpose.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist

I started my journey in video by working for a Army training center in Fort Polk Louisiana. While news style shooting appealed to me, it was the imagery, and how the frame could add to the story that really caught my attention. I began getting more into photography, framing, composition, lighting. After several years as a freelancer I decided to get a degree in production. Formal learning fanned the flames of my interest in cinematography, and taught me that I could create amazing images rather than just finding them. I've been lucky to maintain that passion for more than a decade, and I've been even more lucky to find other amazing crew members to work on productions with. My heart is working with a camera, and the artful and technical aspects that a imaging device helps me create.

• Documentary DP

The mission is always to enrich the soul; leave better-off because of a story you were inspired by. We’re under a personal commitment to enthrall, engage and move the audience. We’re helplessly obligated to work harder than the other guy. We collaborate with you to tell your story that matches your goals, connects with your audience and keeps em’ wanting more. We’re a creative partner. There’s a lot of noise, a lot of fluff and too much that’s counterfeit. Let’s get real. We’re in it for the adventure, for the authenticity and the creative problem solving. We’re in it to work our tails off and try new things. We believe in change for the better good, coffee that tastes as it should and the little engine that could.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Levi Walton is a Brooklyn based multidisciplinary visual artist, native to the tropics of Panama. His work has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Dazed Magazine, VSCO, Suspend Magazine and others. He dabbles between editorial, portrait, and documentary photography, with a soft spot for unusual, one of a kind subjects. His photography extends to both digital and analog mediums, and is rich in color and experimentation, both elements deeply representative of his creative process. As a graphic designer, his work is characterized by bold graphics, minimalism, and muted colors – bringing elements from his photographic work into a design environment allows for an aesthetically sound visual representation. Levi likes Radiohead, fireworks, and Mexican food.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Fixer

Joshua Simon has a degree in sociology from Brandeis University, and has been working in film and television for the last 5 years, with experience in lighting, sound, shooting, directing, producing and post-production -- sometimes all at once! Joshua has made videos with non-profits and foundations, including Cancer Research Institute, NY Hall of Science, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as well as corporations including Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Dropbox. In 2012, Joshua began working primarily in the documentary space, working with The Food Network on short biographical pieces about chefs around the United States. He is currently producing his first feature-length documentary, and continues to work with non-profits and small businesses to tell their stories through video.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Sound Mixer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Full-Service Live Production